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This is a time for action — not for war, but for mobilization of every bit of peace machinery.

Eleanor Roosevelt

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Eleanor Roosevelt
Age: 78 †
Born: 1884
Born: October 11
Died: 1962
Died: November 7
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Diplomat
Feminist
Former First Lady Of The United States
Human Rights Activist
Journalist
Peace Activist
Politician
Writer
Manhattan borough
New York City
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First Lady of the world
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Power corrupts. Knowledge is power. Study hard. Be evil.
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I never thought of achievement. I just did what came along for me to do - the thing that gave me the most pleasure.
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Poor minds talk about people average minds talk about events great minds talk about ideas
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If you approach each new person you meet in a spirit of adventure, you will find yourself endlessly fascinated by the new channels of thought and experience and personality that you encounter.
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